Deputy Manager - Off Shift / Day Only - Children's Home

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Bradford Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per year Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full Time Employment Type: Permanent Qualifications Required Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Workforce (essential) Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families (or willingness to work towards) Experience Required Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential care for children At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a similar environment Job Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership and day‑to‑day running of a children’s residential home. The successful candidate will support the Home Manager in ensuring high‑quality care, strong safeguarding practice, and a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals. Implement personalised care plans and act as a key worker supporting children’s development and wellbeing. Lead shifts, supervise staff, mentor team members, and ensure consistent high‑quality care across the service. Support home management and compliance, maintain accurate records such as daily logs, care plans, and incident reports. Ensure the home meets health, safety and safeguarding standards and assist the Home Manager with audits, inspections, and improvement initiatives. Working for Our client is a children’s residential care provider focused on delivering trauma‑informed, relationship‑driven and child‑centred care. Their homes support children’s emotional, physical and mental wellbeing through consistent care, strong relationships and a supportive environment. Progression Continuous professional development and opportunities for career progression within the organisation. Training / Qualifications Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications relevant to children’s residential care. Benefits Company car Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking / On‑site parking Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Ethos Our client’s approach to care is guided by strong values focused on adaptability, integrity, empowerment, inclusivity and collaboration. Their services are built around trauma‑informed practice and restorative approaches, ensuring children are supported to achieve safer presents and brighter futures. Sponsorship is not available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sgs-Care-Ltd